Quality Control Technician

Smart4 Sciences; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Supportive team environment

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Smart4 Sciences is seeking a QC Technician to ensure raw materials, in-process and finished products meet quality standards. The role collaborates with Production and internal teams to maintain quality and support smooth manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong scientific background and laboratory experience, with attention to detail and good communication. The position is based in the UK and requires reliable attendance for early starts in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong scientific background through education, vocational qualifications or hands-on laboratory experience.
• Experience in Quality Control, laboratory or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Quality Control testing on raw materials, in-process and finished products.
• Release materials and batches against agreed specifications.
• Investigate and record non-conformances.
• Support batch rework activities where required.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and quality documentation.
• Update internal quality systems.
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure products are released on time.
• Maintain high laboratory housekeeping and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Scientific background

QC/Lab/manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent and team player

Job description

Are you looking to build your career in Quality Control within a successful manufacturing business?

We're recruiting for a QC Technician to join a well-established manufacturer supplying high-quality products to global consumer markets. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a scientific background and laboratory experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment.

The Opportunity

As a QC Technician, you'll play a key role in ensuring raw materials, production batches and finished products consistently meet quality standards before release. Working closely with Production and other internal teams, you'll help maintain product quality while supporting the smooth running of manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Quality Control testing on raw materials, in-process and finished products
• Release materials and batches against agreed specifications
• Investigate and record non-conformances
• Support batch rework activities where required
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and quality documentation
• Update internal quality systems
• Liaise with internal departments to ensure products are released on time
• Maintain high laboratory housekeeping and Health & Safety standards

We're looking for someone who has:

• A strong scientific background gained through education, vocational qualifications or hands-on laboratory experience
• Previous experience within a Quality Control, laboratory or manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Experience within the chemical, homecare, household, fragrance, personal care or consumer products sectors would be advantageous, but is not essential.

This position is based in Brixworth, Northamptonshire and starts at 6:00am.

Applicants must be able to reliably commute to Brixworth for a 6:00am start each working day. Candidates living locally or with access to their own transport will be best suited to this opportunity.

Please note that this position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK, as we are unable to support future sponsorship requirements.

What's on Offer?

• Training and career development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a well-established manufacturer

If you're looking to take the next step in your laboratory or Quality Control career and can commit to a 6:00am start in Brixworth, we'd love to hear from you.